2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Audi A8. (372 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 586 kg more than 2011 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Arnage | 2011 Audi A8 | |
Make | Bentley | Audi |
Model | Arnage | A8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2992 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |